Danmachi : Myth Return Chapter 8

Bell opens his eye when he feels 2 huge amounts of mana come toward him.

"good, it looks like you did not slack off."

"thank you. Good morning Riveria-sensei."

"good morning, Bell. Looking at your reaction, you can already feel another person's mana from distance."

"yes."

"so, how is it?"

"I feel there huge mana inside you and…"

"Oh. let me introduce her to you. This is Elasha. She is my Aide."

"yes. Nice to meet you Elasha-sama."

"Affirmative. Nice to meet you too, Bell-sama. Please just call me Elasha."

"eh… okay."

"do you feel the difference between my mana and Elasha's?"

"no. Not yet. I can only feel that your mana more than mine and I can only do it when meditating."

"don't discourage. It's already amazing for you to learn how to feel other people's mana in 3 days. Normally the other race is more difficult to feel mana but your progress is faster than a genius elf. Feeling mana signature is a high-level technique but you did not need it for now. so it is okay. Let's start training your skill, I think now you ready for it."

"yes!"

"The method is similar to when you flow your mana through your body but now, try to make your mana flow through your blade. first, find the mana path in your blade and guide your mana to flow through it."

"Okay."

Bell closes his eye then holds his blade in front of his chest and concreating to the blade to make mana flow through it than simply stuffed mana to it. The hieroglyphs were written across the blade start shining in blue light before the blade itself shining in white light. Riveria sigh after knowing that Bell success in his first try.

'(too much of talent)'

Looking at the blade, she already guesses that it is not a normal blade.

"Elasha, that blade is not a normal magic item right?"

"Affirmative. The blade forged using mithril and adamantium also I can feel ichor inside of it. From what written in the blade, the blade will follow and grow along with its bounded user. this is a masterpiece but also blasphemy against a blacksmith. than a weapon, it is more like an extended limb for him. That's why his first try in magic flow is so smooth."

"so my guess is right, but I did not think that blade will be this amazing."

While Riveria also can read the hieroglyphs, her knowledge in magic items less than Elasha let alone her sister so even when she can read it, she did not know what it's mean and its function.

"I did it!"

Bell shouted happily after open his eye and see his shining blade. But because of that, his concentration shaken and the blade stops shining. Which makes Riveria knock on his head with her staff.

"ouch!"

"don let your concentration waver."

"ah, yes!"

"it's amazing for you to be able to do it in the first try. but don't be too proud, this is the only the first step. now, you must get used to using mana flow when fighting before trying to extend it."

"eh, fighting!? Is it too fast? I mean, I only try it once."

"We don't have time to do it slowly, Bell. And the fastest way is by fighting. Or it is impossible for you to do it? Is your desire to save Ais only this much?"

"No! I will do it!"

'(too easy)'

"Elasha, fight him until he masters it or give up. don't hold back too much, use potion if it needed. we must make him win with whatever method is used to train him."

"Affirmative. Riveria-sama can rest on the terrace with the other. I already organize snack and tea also instruct Haruhime how to serve better."

"...okay."

'(Since when! Didn't you always behind me. Whatever. let just enjoy it while watching Elasha beat-teaching Bell.)'

Riveria walking to the terrace where Hestia already enjoy the snack that Elasha prepare and sitting across her. Haruhime immediately serves tea for Riveria.

In the courtyard, Elasha stands 5 meters in front of Bell and take out a long wooden sword.

"Warning. Bell-sama, I get instructed to not hold back too much by Riveria-sama so please tell me if you give up I will stop."

"never!"

"Approved. Then let's start."

<<"Ooo Wind, keep away my enemy."

"-Wind Blast>>

Elasha instantly finished her magic and infuse it in her wooden sword before they start.

Then, training-no. For Hestia and Haruhime that watching them, this is more like a one-sided beating. Every time Bell lost focus in his mana flow Elasha will blast him with her wind element mana flow. But, each time he focuses on his mana flow, Elasha will hit the opening of his combat form. Elasha also tells him what he did wrong every time so he can improve and did not repeat the same mistake.

"Riveria, this is still training right?"

"It is the fastest way for people like him, Hestia-sama"

"People like him?"

"yes, people that will not give up no matter what after deciding on something."

"ah. But, is it too much?"

"Just look at him. Did he want to stop?"

Hestia and Haruhime look at Bell that even after beating he receives, his determination did not falter and his face screams for 'Again!'. They feeling lost looking at him, even ashamed that they can't do anything.

Lili, Welf, and Mikoto that come after hearing their clash also determine to grow stronger after looking at their captain struggle. They know that it is impossible to compare their growth with their captain that has unique skill but at least they did not want to left behind too far and end up become a burden.

"Hestia-sama, allow me to go to the dungeon."

"I want to go too."

"allow me to come along."

"you guys. Fine, but don't push yourself too much. Be careful okay, I will waiting for your return here."

"thank you, Hestia-sama"

Hestia could only let them go helplessly because she knows she can't stop them. Riveria smiled while looking at their interaction.

'(what a nice Familia. maybe its better for them here than follow us to fight. at least this Familia will become their new family if we lost.)'.

Welf, Lili, and Mikoto back to their own room to take their equipment before going to the Dungeon. Haruhime also wants to go, but her duty now is to serve them and treat Bell after the training. She looked at Elasha with renewed determination before staring at Hestia.

"Hestia-sama, please allow me to learn under Elasha-sama."

"eh, what?"

Riveria almost spitting out her tea after hearing Haruhime's request.

"Hestia-sama, this morning when Haruhime waiting in front of the gate, Elasha approved her dedication and offers her to become her disciple."

"for real?"

"yes, Hestia-sama. I want to grow stronger to repay this familia. for saving me and accept me."

"like we always say, Haruhime. You don't have to do anything. We are a family. It is normal for us to protect each other. But, I will not stop you. The other will also not stop you. So, if you want it you can accept it."

"yes! thank you very much."

"while learn under Elasha will, without doubt, improve your capability but she is very strict."

"it's okay I can endure it for my family and my future."

"Alright then. Just say to Elasha that you accept her offer after the training finished. Also, I suggest you learn how to socialize while learning from her."

"eh, what do you mean, Riveria-sama?"

'(don't let her corrupt you!)'

Riveria will shout at them if not for her image. while suppressing her annoyance, she calmy give advice to Haruhime

"Elasha. She is very bad at socializing. So, you must find another way to learn how to socialize."

"Okay."

Haruhime still bit unsure what Riveria mean but she agrees to her suggestion.

"Hestia-sama, can we discuss the duel? I am sorry Loki-sama can't come here because of our situation."

"It is okay. So, how it will happen?"

"We still not yet inform Ganesha-sama but, he will agree. hence the duel will be located at Ganesha Familia's Colosseum."

"How can you sure he will agree?"

"with a little 'talk', everything will be ok."

"what do you mean?"

"put that aside. We will publish the duel's date to the mass."

"hmm. didn't you want to private duel?"

"no. You know my familia situation right?"

"yes."

"well, we will publish that you challenge us in a duel between Bell and Ais. If Bell wins we will agree to fight The Black Dragon but if Ais win your familia must pay 500 million valis."

"500 MILLION VALIS! NO! I DONT ACCEPT IT!"

"ah! Wait! it will only formality, you don't have to pay anything. There will nothing your familia lost even if Bell failed to defeat Ais. Actually, he maybe will be seen as a hero by people and it also will stop Ais's fans from hurting him. So, how is it?"

"...it's okay for me. But, aren't your familia will in a disadvantaged situation? forced to fight the black dragon. Why Loki accept it? From what I remember she loves you guys dearly even willing to fight entire orario.

"ah, that. There some secrets that I can't tell you now. but we already think about it. So don't worry. We need to use this duel to stop people from oppressing us anymore so our members can go to the dungeon to get stronger."

Hestia knows that it is not right to ask further so she stopped. They continue to enjoy their snack together while looking at Bell's training and talking casually.

His growth is clearly visible. Over time, the amount he gets hit by Elasha reduced and after two hours he already can maintain his mana flow in the fight. Also, his combat form got better, he can evade Elasha's attack and try to counter-attack occasionally.

"Riveria. Who is she? Isn't she too strong? For someone unknown. Bell is level 5 you know."

"Elasha is my aide, she only comes to orario yesterday from Alf Royal Forest so it is normal for you didn't know her."

"eh, from outside of orario? Then what level is she?"

"While I can't say her level yet. She is a first-class adventurer with A rank Swordman development ability."

"what!? A rank!? how she can get it?"

"she always spars and fights with stronger or at least same as her to improve herself and think a better way to use her sword. She is the best mana flow user I know. That's why I bring her here. With her, I am sure he will improve more quickly."

"thank you."

"no problem."

Hestia smile knowing that Bell gets the best teacher to teach him that even willing to teach Haruhime. Haruhime also gets new respect at her soon-to-be teacher.

Only after Bell can withstand a 5-minute fight with her that Elasha stops their training. Bell collapse in the courtyard because of exhaustion. Haruhime hurried come to Bell with a towel and a bottle of water to treat him. While Elasha walked to the terrace.

"Report. Bell-sama is ready for the next step of training."

"or not. Let him rest first."

"Affirmative."

Bell comes to the terrace with haruhime help and sits beside Hestia.

"How is it, Bell? Do you think still want to continue?"

"yes, Hestia-sama! I can feel that I get stronger."

"then so be it. I will always here for you."

"Elasha-sama, about your offer this morning. I want to learn from you."

"Affirmative. For now, watch me make tea and learn it."

"um, okay."

While Haruhime learns from Elasha, Hestia feeding Bell and Riveria starts to explain the next stage.

"do you feel the difference after using mana flow?"

"yes, my mana still stabilizes even after attack and parry and its only drain a bit of my mana reserve."

"well, actually, how much mana drained when using mana flow also based on the weapon you use. Like the wooden sword that Elasha use, it was made using the world tree's branch and processed by the best magic item maker that makes it is the best weapon for magic flow. At least before I know your blade. From what Elasha says, your blade has falna of its bounded user that allows it to grow along with you. it will like your extended limb so except you die, then it will never break."

Hestia and Bell stiffened after hearing Riveria's explanation. Hestia also trying hard to make an excuse. Riveria sigh looking at their reaction.

"it's okay. I will not ask you how you get it and I will not take it. That blade already worthless for other people after being bound. But, just you know. 200 million valis is too cheap for that blade. It seems that Herphatus-sama is very fond of you, Hestia-sama."

Hestia's face instantly goes red which makes the other smile. She gets embarrassed. From what Riveria says, Hestia Knife's worth exceeds 200 million valis but Hephaestus says she will not give her a discount. So its either Hephaestus didn't know its true worth or she sells it under price to her. There no way a god of blacksmith didn't know their creation worth so it must be the second reason. That's what makes Hestia embarrassed and feeling guilty. After all, in the past, she leeching her and complaining after getting kicked, she also complaining the blade's price is too much even after Hephaestus sell it at a much lower price.

after a half-hour, Riveria ask Bell

"Do you ready for the next training Bell?"

"I am ready but my body still stiff."

"it's okay, we will not do fighting yet. Elasha, give Bell 'that."

"Affirmative. please drink this, Bell-sama. it will restore your fatigue."

"um, okay. whoah! my body feels lighter."

"let's go."

After drinking a training potion without knowing it, Bell follows Riveria to the middle of the courtyard.

training potion is a potion that maximizes the exilia obtained accumulated while training and improve the body state. a special product of Lulaena with a limited amount she can produce. this potion is one of the reasons Myth Familia top brass become monsters and why Lulaena is so special.

"Bell in the past you try to cast your magic 'firebolt' in knife and enchant its power with your other skill right?"

"yes."

"then let's try to combine your magic and mana flow. Like what you do before, cast your magic but don't let it out instead infuse it in your knife. But, rather than contain it, let it flow inside your knife like mana flow."

<<Firebolt>>

Bell does like what Riveria instructed, first he cast firebolt in Hestia Knife and let it flow. The Hestia Knife's hieroglyphs start shining with Red light.

*Boom!*

Than flow normally as he wants, the magic blow up when he tried to move it make him fall back and Hestia Knife falls from his grip.

"what happened?"

"raw mana and magic are different. while mana is formless, magic already has form and effect so if you force it to change, it will blow up."

"so, I must let it flow without changing its form?"

"you can do it actually but it will not efficient and tiresome. So, rather than trying to maintain its form, you can try to find the core or balance point of your magic and let it flow without change it. With its core intact then the magic will not blow up."

"where is the core?"

"I don't know. Every magic is different. So work hard to find it. After it, everything will be easy. You also can make a trick like what Elasha do, to blow you up a while ago by letting the magic blow up when slashing. And here mana potion, use it before mind down. Good Luck."

Riveria left bewildered Bell alone to try his luck and sit again to enjoy her tea.

After a while

*boom*

Bell gets blasted before stand up again for another blast but he did not give up and repeat it.

"he will be okay right?"

"Nah, it's okay. If this continues, he probably can get magic resistance development ability when he levels up."

"you really merciless huh."

"well, there no way I let him with my daughter if he cant endure this much."

"your daughter?"

"I already taking care of Ais since she still a child. So, she can be considered as my daughter."

"Are you not afraid he will take away your daughter?"

"hmm. If it can stop the 'black flame' she has, why not. But, if he dares to make her cry then… ah. I am sorry. I let my feeling loose. In conclusion, it will be okay if he did not hurt her."

"yes!"

Hestia instantly agrees after see a scary smile along with a dark aura from Riveria.

"hmm. Elasha, from tomorrow until the day before the duel, can you teach them alone? I need to do other tasks."

"Affirmative. As you wish, Riveria-sama."

After one hour, Bell finally can find the core and flowing it. His blade now shining in red Light with some crackling of yellow lightning

Know it, Riveria ordered Elasha to stop training Haruhime and start beating Bell as previously.

After another hour of beating, Bell sprawled in the terrace while Haruhime wipes his sweat. Elasha also give him another training potion

"let's end the training for today. Bell, you already master the basics in these 3 days which I can it is amazing. so from tomorrow, you will get training from Elasha about fighting and how to make your blade longer."

"Yes. Thank you for today's training, Riveria-sensei, Elasha-sensei."

"Affirmative. Bell-sama please accept this. I will also make one for you, Haruhime if you graduate from my basic training"

"Thank you. Elasha-sensei."

"well then. Let's come back Elasha."

"Affirmative."

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Bell POV

We looking at the back of Riveria-sensei and Elasha-sensei until they vanish in the crowd of people. People looking at them with negative expressions from disgusted to anger. No matter how I think about it. They don't deserve that. They only want to protect their family yet they being hated for it.

"Bell lets open the box!"

"... yes. Let's open it in the common room."

Hestia-sama's voice snapped me. There nothing I can change now. Riveria-sensei says that his duel also the way to save them. So I must train and get stronger as much as possible. so I can save all of them.

Hestia-sama already put the box on the floor. If Haruhime did not prevent her then maybe she already opens it.

They maybe did not notice it but I can feel mana inside it so it must be a magic item.

After we arrived at the common room I place the box on the table and open it.

"Woah!"

"Bell! Try it!"

Yes, inside of it is a set of clothes. A white long-sleeved shirt, black trousers, a pair of dark brown long boots with white patterns and golden outline, a piece of red fabric with golden outlines, a pair of dark brown gloves but the right one is long to the elbows, a red scarf. There also wrist protection for the right arm. /Honor Succession/

All piece has mana inside of it so they all are a magic item. I can't even tell how much it is worth but it must be very expensive. Yet, Elasha-sensei just gives me for first time greeting.

"Hurry Bell! Wear it!"

Hestia-sama pushes the box to me and hurrying me to wear it with excitement showing in her face. While haruhime didn't say anything, her tail shows her feeling. Lets thanks Elasha-sensei again tomorrow.

"wait here. I will wear it in my room."

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